Daylight Savings Time Changes in France 🇫🇷 (2003)
| Country: | France |
| Capital: | Paris |
| Abbreviations: | FR, FRA |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +33 |
Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information
Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
30 MAR
30 Mar 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Starts
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 30 March 2003, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 30 March 2003, 03:00 local daylight time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 30 Mar 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.
Also called Spring Forward.
Before
02
:
59
After
02
:
00
26 OCT
26 Oct 2003 - Daylight Saving Time Ends
When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 26 October 2003, 02:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 26 October 2003, 02:00 local standard time instead.
Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 26 Oct 2003 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Also called Fall Back.
Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Regions in France (2003)
| Region | DST Start (Spring) | DST End (Fall) |
|---|---|---|
| Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Bourgogne-Franche-Comté | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Brittany | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Centre-Val de Loire | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Corsica | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Grand Est | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Hauts-de-France | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Île-de-France | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Normandy | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Occitanie | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Pays de la Loire | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
| Provence | 30 Mar 2003 | 26 Oct 2003 |
DST Changes Summary for France
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | 2025 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 26 Oct | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 29 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 25 Oct | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 28 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 31 Oct | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 26 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 29 Oct | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 25 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 28 Oct | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 31 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 27 Oct | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 02:59 ➜ 02:00 | Daylight Saving End |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in France
Does France use Daylight Saving Time in 2003?
Yes, France observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2003 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.
When do the clocks change next in France?
The next scheduled time transition in France will take place on Sunday, 30 March 2003. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.
Does all of France follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, France follows a single, unified schedule. Every region across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
How will the next transition affect the day in France?
Following the shift on 30 Mar 2003, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.